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Analysts believe American tariffs are inevitable

Jan. 23, 2025 at 11:42 am CST

Canada’s livestock sectors have been anxious about the prospect of tariffs since Donald Trump won the American election in November. Dennis Laycraft, executive vice-president at the Canadian Cattle Association, said without knowing exactly what is coming, the organization could analyze the threatened tariffs only so much.  

Trump’s USDA secretary pick led group opposed to ethanol, farm subsidies

Jan. 23, 2025 at 9:24 am CST

By Leah Douglas Reuters

ADM declares force majeure along US Gulf terminals, Bloomberg News reports

Jan. 23, 2025 at 9:20 am CST

By Reuters

Brazil’s beef companies breathing easy over prospect of new Trump tariffs

Jan. 22, 2025 at 3:10 pm CST

By Ana Mano Reuters

Brazilian soy shipments to China from five firms halted, sources say

Jan. 22, 2025 at 10:32 am CST

By Ella Cao Laurie Chen Mei Mei Chu Naveen Thukral Reuters

Netherlands ordered by court to slash nitrogen emissions by 2030

Jan. 22, 2025 at 10:27 am CST

A Dutch court ordered the government on Wednesday to drastically cut nitrogen emissions in the Netherlands by 2030, in a ruling that could hurt construction and will pressure farmers to reduce livestock.

By Bart H. Meijer Reuters

Manitoba Ag Days: Loonie above 70 cents? Not anytime soon, says Farm Credit Canada

Jan. 22, 2025 at 9:24 am CST

The dollar may be in the stratosphere, but few experts are predicting that it will weaken anytime soon. That includes economists with FCC.

By Robert Arnason

Panel explores key issues in canola variety selection at Manitoba Ag Days

Jan. 22, 2025 at 1:30 am CST

A panel discussion at Manitoba Ag Days 2025 delved into what makes a canola variety the right fit for your farm.

By Don Norman

Aster yellows rare but potentially costly Manitoba Ag Days speaker says

Jan. 21, 2025 at 4:34 pm CST

Aster yellows might be rare, but it can be expensive. The last big outbreak cost Prairie canola growers $400 million in yield losses, Trevor Wist of AAFC told Manitoba Ag Days 2025.

By Don Norman

Argentina crops threatened by ongoing drought despite recent rainfall

Jan. 21, 2025 at 10:38 am CST

Recent rains in Argentina's agricultural heartland have not alleviated concerns that ongoing drought could further hurt crop yields, the Rosario grains exchange said in a report released on Monday.

By Reuters